NFL Rumors: Patriots re-sign WR Will Hastings one day after cutting him

Will Hastings' time away from the New England Patriots didn't last long.

The undrafted rookie wide receiver was cut by the team along with nine other players over the weekend, but he was re-signed on Monday according to Jim McBride of The Boston Globe.

The #Patriots have re-signed rookie free agent slot receiver Will Hastings, who had been released Sunday, according to a league source. He played with QB Jarrett Stidham at Auburn and has a kicking background as well.
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) July 27, 2020

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The Patriots' move to bring back Hastings came after it was revealed fullback Danny Vitale and guard Najee Toran have opted out of the 2020 season, thus opening up a pair of roster spots.

Hastings, 23, played with Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham at Auburn where he caught 26 receptions for 525 yards and four touchdowns in 2017. After missing the 2018 campaign with a torn ACL, Hastings had 19 catches, 222 yards, and a touchdown in 2019.